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PAS staining is mainly used for staining structures containing high proportion of Carbohydrate macromolecules ( Glycogen , Glycoprotein , Proteoglycan s), typically found in eg. Connective Tissue s, Mucus , and Basal Lamina e.

PAS staining can be used to distinguish between different types of glycogen storage diseases.


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